No one wants to know they have bed bugs. It can feel like a personal violation because it happens right where you feel most vulnerable and secure: your bed. But you can’t ignore the problem either. It’s time to create a plan to get those blood-sucking critters out of your house so you can sleep in peace again.

In the meantime, you may wonder where you can sleep safely. Should you go to a hotel? Sleep on the couch? Here’s what to do after calling a pest control technician in Nashville TN.

Bed Bug Infestation: Where to Sleep

Bed bugs tend to hitch rides from one spot to the next, so your best bet is to sleep in the same bed in which you found the bugs. Sounds counterproductive, but this is the best way to ensure you don’t transfer the bed bugs to a couch or other bed in the home. And it’s not a good idea to head to a hotel, because you can bring them with you there as well, leading to a full-blown infestation that becomes the hotel’s problem.

Here’s how you can rid your home of bed bugs while safely snoozing in your bed.

• Call a Nashville pest control company immediately that specializes in bed bug treatment. A reputable company will be able to head out to your home for diagnosis and treatment fairly quickly.
• Vacuum the mattress, box spring, frame, headboard, and surrounding baseboard and carpet. Use a brush or narrow tool to loosen bed bugs and their eggs. Don’t forget to get the inside and underside of night stands, drawers, dressers and other nearby furniture.
• Ditch the bag from the vacuum as soon as you’re done or you risk the bed bugs escaping from it and getting right back into your home.
• Place the mattress and box spring in a protective covering to prevent the rest of the bed bugs from escaping. This is a short-term solution.
• Wash and dry all bedding on high heat to kill the bed bugs and eggs. At least you will know your sheets, blankets, and pillow cases won’t have bed bugs as you go to sleep for the night. Repeat every day until the bed bugs are gone.
• Go to bed fully clothed to prevent bed bug bites. They like to feed on your blood, so it stands to reason that if you don’t give them immediate access to your skin, they can’t achieve their goal. Wear long pants, long shirt, socks, and even gloves for extra protection.

Bed Exterminator Nashville, TN

If you think you have bed bugs, don’t hesitate to pick up the phone and call us for immediate pest control in Nashville and Clarksville, TN. You can contact us at 615-502-2855 for a free quote and consultation on your potential bed bug infestation.